5C Badge Program Reminder

Would you like a Chromebook that you can use whenever you want? Even take it home to use there too? Complete the Frisco ISD Tech Department's 5C Badge program and a chromebook is yours (as long as you remain employed by FISD). 

Work with your DLC (Penney Matos) to create lessons that integrate 5C skills into your curriculum using technology to showcase the 5C skill. 

Let me know if you're interested and I'll enroll you in the 5C Badge program Canvas course!

Common Sense's Top EdTech Eleven

Common Sense publishes a Top EdTech Eleven list and updates it often. Check it out to see what they say is the best of the best in the world of EdTech.
If you have any questions or want someone to investigate with you, please contact your DLC, Penney Matos!

Article: Why I Taught My Students to Email (And Maybe You Should Too)

This article from Pernille Ripp entitled Why I Taught My Students to Email (And Maybe You Should Too) is a really worthwhile, short read. Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impact. 

When Tech Teaches, What Do Teachers Do?

With technology taking a more prominent role in the classroom, some people question why we need teachers. Lisa Nielson's article "When Tech Teaches, What Do Teachers Do?" addresses this issue with suggestions of what the teacher can be doing while students are learning from technology in class. It's short and worth a read. 

Components of a Digital Age Learning Ecosystem

This is an interesting article on the Components of a Digital Age Learning Ecosystem. It gives a short explanation of each of the ecosystem pieces as the author sees them.

If you are interested in discussing this topic, or anything else related to the use of technology in your class, please let Penney Matos know!

The Most Important Skill for Students? Communication, Say Most Americans

Check out this article based on a Pew research study: 

The Most Important Skill for Students? Communication, Say Most Americans